Description
This Cheesy Enchilada Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of enchiladas and chili in one comforting meal. Loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, this cheesy chili is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chili Base:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, broth, spices. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce heat, add cheddar cheese, stir until melted.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with optional toppings like sour cream, tortilla chips, or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper or jalapeño.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker—brown meat, combine ingredients, and cook on low for 4–6 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
